My machinist isnt getting rich.He makes a good living but he isnt rich.Doc 50 an hour sounds like big $$$$$.But there are expenses that have to be paid.The guy working at Gov Motors making 30 an hour and bennys for installing an emblem is doing better.That and when you add OT he makes more than 50 an hour.Now consider the shop owner has to pay taxes on the shop equipment SS FICA health insurance retirement property insurance and taxes etc.See how much comes out of that 50 an hour.Rocky